Missouri Holstein Association

We know it is bad out there and super spotty, so please help in reporting the extent of the drought in your area. The state drought map is updated weekly and many state programs are based on the level, so your help is needed!

Help spread the word about an on-farm survey... only takes 5 mins and helps climatologists know how spotty the rains have been: Click here for survey

Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information.

Thanks all,
Reagan Bluel
University of Missouri - Dairy Specialist
417-847-3161 (office)

Missouri Soil and Water Districts Commission aids agriculture community facing drought

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 30, 2018 - The Missouri Soil and Water Districts Commission has approved the following five actions in response to Governor Parson’s Executive Order 18-05 Drought Alert:

1. Require soil and water conservation districts to move landowners completing the drought practices listed below to the top of waiting lists.

2. Defer the Grazing School Requirement for 12 months after contract approval for water development and water distribution grazing system practices. The water development contracts will consist only of pipeline from the water source and one watering tank. The rest of the system can be designed and installed after the landowner has completed an approved grazing school. It is important that producers understand managed grazing prior to designing their systems.

3. Implement a pond cleanout program. The sediment in the pond must be completely removed. A flat rate of $1,000 per half acre (up to 2 acres) will be paid. The maximum cost-share provided will be $4,000 regardless of the size of the pond. A 10-year maintenance commitment for the pond will be reinstated from the date of payment. This cleanout program is available only for state cost-share ponds currently under maintenance and those out of maintenance.

4. A variance will be provided to raise the cover crop practice maximum to $30,000 from the current $20,000 lifetime limit and to allow cover crops to be hayed at termination to provide additional forage. Landowners over the $20,000 maximum will receive $30 per acre for any additional acres enrolled. The seeding rates and mixtures the Natural Resources Conservation Service developed for its drought program must be used. Other requirements in the policy still apply.

5. The cover crop practice only applies to cropland. Landowners that have not reached their $20,000 maximum will continue to follow current policy, which allows a $30 per acre payment for a one to two species cover crop mix and a $40 per acre payment for mixes with three or more cover crop species. Grazing is allowed under current policy. Cover crop soil health tests prior to planting are still required.

To learn more, contact your local soil and water conservation district at https://mosoilandwater.land/. For a list of counties facing severe, extreme and exceptional drought, see the U.S. Drought Monitor map at https://dnr.mo.gov/drought.htm.

Soil and water conservation practices are funded by the Parks and Soils Sales Tax. Since voters approved the tax more than 30 years ago, Missouri has prevented more than 185 million tons of soil from eroding, thus improving the state’s water quality and keeping farmland productive.

Women In Dairy

FALL MEETING SCHEDULE

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Holstein America Returns Aug. 9 on RFD-TV

BRATTLEBORO, Vt., July 24, 2018 — Nothing says summer quite like ice cream. A double-scoop of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry, the options for this favorite treat are endless. And it’s all made possible thanks to the nation’s dairy farmers and the Registered Holstein® cow.

This summer, Holstein Association USA celebrates farm families from coast to coast during the second episode of Holstein America, 9 p.m. CDT, Thursday, Aug. 9 on RFD-TV. Mark the calendar or set the DVR to record this anticipated television broadcast.

“The nation’s dairy farmers produced milk to supply more than 1 billion gallons of ice cream in 2017, and that’s the result of countless hours spent caring for their cows,” says John Meyer, CEO of Holstein Association USA. “We’re honored to introduce these individuals and families in the Holstein America series.”

The hour-long program, sponsored by Merck Animal Health, pays tribute to the iconic, black-and-white cow. Shining a light on some of the people behind the Holstein cow, the show introduces hardworking men and women who have devoted their lives to U.S. Registered Holsteins; each cow an improvement on the past.

The Holstein cow provides the world’s perfect food: high-quality, nutritious dairy products that are the cornerstone of most modern diets. Today, the breed accounts for more than 90 percent of U.S. milk production. Levels made possible thanks to continuous improvements in efficiency and productivity.

In Holstein America, learn about modern-day dairy production and hear from those with a passion for Registered Holsteins. From California's lush central valley to cornfields in Iowa to the banks of the Hudson River in New York, each family shares their unique story of the Holstein cow.

Holstein America premiered in February 2018 on RFD-TV. Join us for the second episode at 9 p.m. CDT, Thursday, Aug. 9.

RFD-TV is a leading independent cable channel available on DISH Network, DIRECTV®, AT&T U-Verse, Charter Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, Mediacom, Suddenlink and many other rural cable systems. Reference your local listings for more information.

After the show, visit www.holsteinusa.com to find a complete collection of the videos online.

PULSATOR - June 2018

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PULSATOR ADVERTISING -
September 1 Deadline

Advertise your Cattle for Sale or place a Farm Ad

Missouri Holstein is excited to announce we will provide advertising in the Pulsator Newsletter. The next issue will be coming out in September. Both full color and Black and White ad options are available and very affordable. Circulation is across the entire state of Missouri consisting of over 200 dairy farmers.

Do you have seed or hay to sell? Cattle that you would like to move? Bulls to sell or are you needing some springers? This is the place for you. We would love to help you with your advertising needs. We can take your ideas and design your ad.

FULL COLOR
Full Page (8.5" x 11") - $100
Half Page - $50
Quarter Page - $30

BLACK AND WHITE
Full Page (8.5" x 11") - $80
Half Page - $40
Quarter Page - $20

Click Here for Ad details and reservation form

Contact Secretary, Jodi Wright ASAP to place your ad. 417-743-2921-2679 or jwright@missouriholstein.com

LATE FEE of $10/Membership
AFTER APRIL 14, 2018
Memberships received after June 1
do NOT qualify for State Sponsored Awards

You can pay dues ONLINE or MAIL!
REGISTER AND PAY YOUR STATE DUES
before June 1 to qualify for association awards.

PAY ONLINE (click here)

PAY VIA MAIL (click here)

NEW DUES STRUCTURE

Adult membership dues are a flat fee of $50.00 per herd prefix.
For each additional individual member per prefix, an additional $25.00 per person.
Those adult members who do not own cattle pay $25.00 per membership.
Junior members pay $5.00 per membership.
Removed from Holstein USA Membership March 15.
Late Fee of $10.00 per adult membership April 15 or later.

A paid State Membership will reduce your registration fees
and other Holstein Service fees. State Memberships are renewed annually for both Adult & Junior Members.

JUNIORS: If you are a Junior only member (your parents are not state association members, and you wish to receive the Mid-States Magazine then you must include $5 additional (per family) with your junior dues in order to receive the Mid-States.

Membership registration forms are available for download - Click HERE.
Please send completed forms and a check payable
to Missouri Holstein Association to:

Missouri Holstein Association
Jodi Wright, Secretary/Treasurer
11449 Lawrence 2220
Verona, MO 65769

For questions or more information, email jwright@missouriholstein.com

LIST OF STATE MEMBERS:

If you need a Missouri state member's phone, email
or address click on the link below.

2018 Missouri Membership List - By District

2018 Missouri Membership List - By Last Name

Read details of Mandated Sequester below

Historical MPP margins are listed below.

Click here for historical MPP margins, will be updated monthly.

For those enrolled in the 2018 USDA Margin Protection Program,
January $8.117, February $6.88, March $6.768, April $6.616, May $6.78, June $7.365

Historical MPP margins are listed below.

Click here for historical MPP margins, will be updated monthly.

Standard MPP Sequester explanation.

Click here for information on MPP sequester deduction.

2018
August 15-19	Missouri State Fair
August 17	2018 MO Holstein Futurity Missouri State Fair
Aug. 31	World Dairy Expo Entries Due
September 1	Ad deadline for Pulsator to Jodi
October 2 - 6	World Dairy Expo
November 1	Missouri Dairy Hall Nominations Due.
December 1	Ad deadline for Pulsator to Jodi
2019
January 17 - 19	State Convention / Heart of America Dairy Expo Information

National Holstein Convention 2012 http://www.holsteinconvention2012.com

Scholarship Listings http://www.hoards.com/youth/collegescholarships

Dairy Shrine Scholarships http://www.dairyshrine.org

FFA Scholarships http://www.ffa.org

Robthom Farm, Springfield, MO: http://www.robthom.com/

Groves-View Dairy http://www.grovesviewdairy.com

Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors: http://www.modairyhallofhonors.com/

Missouri Dairy Business Update: http://agebb.missouri.edu/modbu/index.htm

Missouri Dairymen’s Resource Guide: http://www.agebb.missouri.edu/dairy/

Genex Custom Collection Services: http://genex.crinet.com/page189/GenexCustomCollection

Missouri Dairy Association: http://www.missouridairy.org

Dairy Agenda Today: http://www.dairyagendatoday.com

Farms.com Classifieds-Post and search for everything farm related: livestock, feed and used equipment http://www.farms.com/classifieds

We would like to link our Missouri Holstein Members that have a webpage of their own to the Missouri Holstein Page. Would you like to have your page linked up with ours? Contact Jodi Wright through the feedback form and I'll explain how it will work. We'd love to have everyone listed. There is no cost to you for this service.

President
Brad Groves
Phone: 417-880-7012
grovesview@gmail.com

Vice President
Tommy Scrivner
417-543-0725

Secretary/Treasurer
Jodi Wright
417-743-2921
11449 Lawrence 2220
Verona, MO 65769
jwright@missouriholstein.com

Director at Large
Nelson Hostetler
417-327-7001

Mid-States Editor
Kate Geppert
573-814-3148
5803 Redwing Dr.
Columbia, MO 65202
dkgeppert@mchsi.com

National Director
Dwight Rokey
785-284-2669
2021 F Road
Sabetha, Kansas 66534
darokey@rokeyroad.com

Holstein Field Representative
Tim Ewing
4784 State Hwy PP
Fordland, MO 65652
417-818-MILK (6455)
tewing@holstein.com

If you would like more information on the following:

Cattle Available to Sell
Cattle Wanted to Buy
Consign cattle to State Sale
Request catalog for State Sale
Advertising in Mid-States Publication
Subscribing to Mid-States Publication
Senior Membership
Junior Membership
Show Entry forms
Information on Missouri Sho-Me Futurity
Want to advertise on Breeders Page on our website
Would like to link farm to Missouri Website
Other

Please email your request for information to the following email. Include the items you are interested in, your name, address, phone, and email. jwright@missouriholstein.com

June 1-3	Arkansas Juniors 4-State Dairy Days, Bentonville
July 10	Northeast District Show, Knox County Fair, Edina, MO
July 11	West Central District Show Held at Cass County Fairgrounds, Pleasant Hill.
July 28	South Central District Show
August 17 ~ 8:00 AM	Southwest District Show, MO state Fair. Held in conjunction with Stat Fair


Youth Helpers Sophia Geppert and Adeline Dickerson, Missouri Holstein Miss both helped out during the day.	Junior Advisor Junior Advisor, Shannon Kleiboeker also lended a helpful hand with activities of the day.